Deep enteroscopy - indications, diagnostic yield and complications

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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 7, 2015; 21(5): 1385-1393
Published online Feb 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i5.1385

Table 2 Complications of double-balloon endoscopy-examinations

	DBE
Pancreatitis	0.2%-0.34% (-12%)
Bleeding	0.2%-0.8%
Perforations	0.1%-2.9%
Sedation related complications	0.5%

The data concerning complications of single-balloon enteroscopy and spiral enteroscopy are insufficient for a detailed presentation. DBE: Double-balloon endoscopy.

Citation: Moeschler O, Mueller MK. Deep enteroscopy - indications, diagnostic yield and complications. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(5): 1385-1393
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i5/1385.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i5.1385